Mike, your goosander is a perfectly cropped excellent composition and all technical aspects to me are outstanding. The lighting accentuates the mood and the bird pushing through the gold water with a blue wake really makes it.   Posted: 03/01/2025 23:19:43

The bird is beautiful. I find the very blurred reflection to be distracting.   Posted: 03/02/2025 01:30:48

Ah, our version of goosanders, mergansers, will be returning soon. I like this photo the way it is, and like the rippley reflection. Water colors are lovely. Tack sharp focus. Good work!   Posted: 03/02/2025 18:09:58

Mike, interesting photo of a bird I've not seen. Tack sharp with very good detail and color of the entire bird. Catch light in the eye is a nice touch. I like the ripples and color in the water, especially as it appears in the foreground which has a somewhat soothing effect. The wake in the water and the bird's reflection adds interest and reality to the story. A very nice photo.   Posted: 03/13/2025 10:11:03